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Venues in Melbourne Chinatown

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Accommodation

Accommodation in Melbourne's Chinatown precinct, between Bourke and Lonsdale Streets, offers a vibrant and culturally rich experience. Visitors can find a range of options, from boutique hotels to budget-friendly hostels. Nestled amid bustling streets adorned with Asian-inspired architecture and eateries, these accommodations provide convenient access to Melbourne's attractions, shopping, and dining, immersing guests in the dynamic atmosphere of this iconic multicultural enclave.

Laneways by Ovolo

19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Laneways by Ovolo, a boutique hotel on Melbourne's Little Bourke Street, epitomizes urban chic. With unique design elements, it offers stylish accommodations in the heart of the city's vibrant laneway culture. Guests can immerse themselves in Melbourne's eclectic arts, dining, and shopping scenes. Laneways by Ovolo delivers a trendy, immersive stay, reflecting the dynamic spirit of Melbourne's iconic laneways.

Mantra on Russell Melbourne

222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria

PuntHill Little Bourke

11-17 Cohen Place, Melbourne, Victoria

Nightlife

170 RUSSELL

170 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria

170 Russell is a popular concert venue in Melbourne's CBD. This intimate space hosts a wide range of live music events, from indie bands to international acts. With a capacity of around 800, it offers an up-close and energetic atmosphere for music lovers. The venue's central location, excellent sound system, and dynamic lighting make it a go-to spot for unforgettable live performances.

1806 Cocktail Bar

169 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria

1806 Cocktail Bar, nestled in Melbourne's Chinatown, is a hidden gem of mixology mastery. This speakeasy-style bar offers a unique journey through cocktail history with an extensive menu spanning from the 1800s to the present. Expert mixologists craft exquisite drinks in a sophisticated, dimly lit ambiance, creating an unforgettable experience for cocktail connoisseurs.

Berlin Bar

16 Corrs Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

The Berlin Bar is a small cocktail bar located in the heart of the Chinatown District in the Melbourne City Centre. The bar is themed on the cold war Berlin with 2 distinct rooms, the communist east side & the capitalist west side.

Bombar Rooftop Bar

103 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Bombar Rooftop Bar is a popular Melbourne City bar that sits above the restaurant component of the venue. The vibrant and exciting venue provides a broad selection of beers, wines & spirits with a distinct Spanish flair with Tapas available.

Croft Institute

21 Croft Alley, Melbourne, Victoria

The Croft Institute in Melbourne offers a distinctive venue with a quirky and experimental ambiance. Formerly a scientific laboratory, it features laboratory equipment as decor, creating a unique atmosphere. Enjoy an array of cocktails and craft beers in an eclectic setting. The Croft Institute provides a memorable and unconventional experience for those seeking a vibrant and offbeat nightlife destination in the heart of Melbourne.

Ding Dong Lounge

1 Market Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Consisting of a saloon bar, band room and vertical garden balcony, the Ding Dong Lounge is an alternative, underground live music venue located in the Chinatown area of the Melbourne City Centre.

Double Happiness Bar

21 Liverpool Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Providing the atmosphere and charm reflected in its name, Double Happiness Bar is one of Melbourne’s hidden lane way gems. Renowned for their Espresso Martini’s it also produces a range of originally named and inspired cocktails.

Eden

1/163 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Eden is one of Melbourne’s most lavish nightclub located right in the heart of the city centre on Russell Street. The club boasts state of the art sound and lighting and a large dance floor providing the perfect Friday & Saturday night party venue.

Elephant & Wheelbarrow

94-96 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

The Elephant and Wheelbarrow is a traditional English style pub located in the heart of the Melbourne City Centre. It serves a range of local and imported beers on tap and provides live entertainment on the weekends.

Exford Hotel

199 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria

The Exford Hotel is located on the corner of Russell & Little Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant Chinatown district. Containing an international backpackers residence, the hotel has no lack of regular social activities.

Golden Nugget

117 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria

The Golden Nugget is located in Melbourne’s Chinatown precinct and is a venue with a focus on sport and punting. It has a state of the art TAB setup and numerous screens broadcasting all manner of sports and racing events.

Heartbreaker

234a Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Heartbreaker Bar is located on the fringe of Melbourne’s Chinatown in the heart of the city. It is a good old fashioned Dive Bar styled venue which provides a great party environment complete with pool table room & jukebox with a range of craft beers.

Hofbrauhaus Melbourne

18-20 Market Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Hofbräuhaus has been entertaining and feeding customers since 1968 in the heart of Melbourne on Market Lane. It Provides a traditional Bavarian Bierhaus vibrant atmosphere and serves the best in Bavarian Biers and food.

Imperial Hotel

2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne’s Bourke Street Imperial Hotel is one of Melbourne’s oldest pubs, established in 1863. It has now become a sporting mecca televising all major sporting events and specialising in all things football and American sports.

Romeo Lane

1 Crossley Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Romeo Lane is a classy & cosy cocktail bar located in the heart of Melbourne’s City Centre Chinatown district. The bar presents its awesome range of cocktails in exquisite glassware which you can enjoy around the fireplace.

Siglo Bar

2/161 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Dining

Flower Drum

17 Market Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne’s Flower Drum restaurant is one of Australia’s most awarded premier restaurants and has been serving the highest quality Cantonese meals since 1975. The restaurant is located in Melbourne’s Chinatown precinct.

Gingerboy

27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Gingerboy is a fantastic Asian inspired restaurant located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown district. The atmosphere is colourful & fun replicating an Asian hawker style street market, and the food is diverse and well crafted.

Grossi Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Grossi Florentino is one of Melbourne’s finest Italian dining establishments, providing a range of different styles in the 1 venue; the upstairs grand dining experience, the cellar bar café style venue & the casual ground Grill.

Longrain

40-44 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Mezzo Bar and Grill

35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

The European

161 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria

The European is a Melbourne City Centre restaurant sitting opposite Parliament House & near the theatre district. It boasts everything that is great about French, Spanish, Italian, Greek… cuisines & is open for breakfast till late, 7 days.

Attractions

Chinese Museum Melbourne

22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne’s Chinese Museum is located in the Chinatown District in the heart of the Melbourne City Centre. The museum covers 5 floors and traces 200 years of Chinese culture and heritage in Australia including travelling exhibitions.

Comedy Theatre

240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Although named the Comedy Theatre, it is not just comedy that you are able to see here. A European styled theatre with balcony seating and grand staircase, the 1000 seat venue has hosted numerous famous shows and musicals.

Her Majesty's Theatre

219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Originally built in 1886, Her Majesty’s Theatre is a true icon of Australian Theatre having hosted many of the world’s great musicals and performances. Extensively renovated over the years, it maintains much of its traditional grandeur & charm.